But Ince - who won the Premier League title twice with United under Sir Alex Ferguson - feels if United do not produce the required result against Newcastle on Saturday, then Mourinho’s position would be untenable.

“Jose Mourinho’s time is running out, United are no better off than they were before him. If they don’t get a result against Newcastle this weekend, Jose Mourinho is in real danger,” Ince said.

Paul Ince

“He won’t walk because that’s not in his character. I hate the thought of Jose being sacked, but if you are not picking up results and there is this black cloud hanging around Old Trafford, your time as manager is running out.

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Wales manager Giggs was at Old Trafford for Tuesday’s Champions League tie, when boos greeted the final whistle.

The former winger, who spent over 25 years with the club and is the record appearance holder, said: “United are going through a tough time at the moment. But change now and you will be in the same position in a year or two years quite possibly.”

“I believe that he (Mourinho) should keep his job. I think the problem of late (at United) has been forward planning.”